A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 573069 Details
Epoch: 26 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 573114 epoch_slot_no: 11514 block_no: 573041 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1715 time: 2018-02-03 13:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6b50a9b77c3f99f16a96e6ed37cb67c4641e7469b9e8c9b5fd1a67f03a4042baBlock Operator
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